There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m$32–68Line 303 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 36m$16–24Line 302 bus, bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Atlantic / Floralbus 70 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Hollybus
5h 23m$18–31Drive 96.4 mi
- Drive from Vista to Pasadenacar 96.4 mi
1h 44m$18–26
Vista to Pasadena by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Pasadena is to line 303 bus and train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Fair Oaks / Holly via Oceanside Transportation Center, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion and Atlantic / Floral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Vista and Pasadena is 106 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Vista to Pasadena, including transfers.
Vista to Pasadena bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Pasadena is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and bus and line 70 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Fair Oaks / Holly via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, and Atlantic / Floral in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Atlantic / Floral
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Holly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Pasadena bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
Vista to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Pasadena is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Vista to Pasadena.
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